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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,236.28, 342,221.30 and 94,956.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,236.28, 342,221.30 and 94,956.82 is: 142,379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,236.28 : 342,221.30 = 94,956.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,236.28/342,221.30 = 94,956.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,236.28x = 342,221.30 × 94,956.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,236.28x = 32,496,246,384.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,496,246,384.27/228,236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,379.85

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